PassportArchive for Dec. 27 2016
The Aftermath Of The Christmas Snow Storm
After a busy weekend mixed with rain, sleet, and snow road crews have been out non-stop since Saturday. While many of us were gathered with family and friends and gathered…
Read MoreLPTV Brings Quality Programing On Your TV Screen, On The Go
Over the 36 years that Lakeland Public Television (LPTV) has been on the air, we’ve worked to bring North Central residents high quality programming. Most recently, our viewers have become…
Read MoreMinnesota United States Pageant Comes To Brainerd For The First Time Ever
On February 16th pageant history will be made. State pageant directors Vicki Randall and Bill Musel are preparing the red carpet for the first Minnesota United States Pageant to be…
Read MoreRegion Five Development Commission Receives Funding From ArtPlace America
After an intense application process Region Five Development Commission was awarded 440,000 dollars from ArtPlace America’s National Creative Place Making Fund. Region Five Development is planning on using the money…
Read MoreNorthwoods Adventure: Enchanted Village
While during the summertime Paul Bunyan Land is best known for their antique museum, during the holiday season they re-create that museum into an Enchanted Village. Paul Bunyan Land is…
Read MoreMinnesota House Republicans Receive Committee Assignments
Minnesota House Republicans have announced committee assignments for the upcoming legislative sessions. Representative Josh Heintzeman (R-Brainerd) was appointed to four positions and Representative-elect John Poston (R-Lake Shore) was selected for…
Read MoreBrainerd Police Dept. Responds To Christmas Day House Fires
Two house fires on Christmas day caused damage to the structures, but no injuries. The Brainerd Fire Department first responded to a report of a camper fire at 5 A-M…
Read MoreKnocked Over Lamp Causes Over $20K In Damages
A fire caused by electrical issues caused tremendous loss to a home near Brainerd. According to a press release, a lamp in the bedroom may have tipped over, causing an…
Read MoreDriver In Critical Condition After Losing Control On Icy Roads
A Wisconsin man is in critical condition after a one vehicle incident near Cushing, Minnesota. According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred when the driver lost control…
Read MoreHigh Winds Cause Damage To New Vikings’ Stadium
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Several zinc panels on the Minnesota Vikings’ new $1.1 billion stadium have come loose. A spokeswoman for the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority says high winds Monday caused…
Read MoreCentral Lakes College Recognized For Veterans, Active Duty Support
Central Lakes College has been recognized for its commitment to veteran and active duty military students. Military Advanced Education & Transition named CLC a Top School in its 2017 Guide…
Read MoreCarrie Fisher Dies At 60
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actress Carrie Fisher, who found enduring fame as Princess Leia in the original “Star Wars,” has died. She was 60. Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, released a statement…
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